sight·see·ing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 
: the activity of visiting the famous or interesting places of an area : the act or pastime of seeing sights
We did a lot of sightseeing on our vacation.
We didn't go to the conference. We went sightseeing instead …—
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Decades of river tours For more than nine decades, the Jungle Queen ferried generations of visitors through Fort Lauderdale’s scenic waterways, serving up sightseeing cruises, dinner excursions, and evenings at its proprietary Tropical Isle.
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David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Noun
Plus, the slash pockets add a utilitarian touch for sightseeing and are perfect for stashing small travel items.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Decades of river tours For more than nine decades, the Jungle Queen ferried generations of visitors through Fort Lauderdale’s scenic waterways, serving up sightseeing cruises, dinner excursions, and evenings at its proprietary Tropical Isle.
—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Adjective
Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a five-star stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, which has a luxe spa and pool for post-sightseeing relaxation.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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